Originally Posted by coolpix:
“Thanks for the advice guys. I did a LOT of research of reviews & also visited cameralabs.com many times & I'm tending to sway towards the Canon EOS500D.
I think it's a bit overpriced though. Any views on this, or can anyone find a camera that would match up to this in terms of performance, quality of pictures etc?”
This is the reviewing website that I always refer to:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ra-Review.aspx
Of course, there are cameras that can match quality, but when you're moving into using a dslr, you're effectively buying into the system that the manufacturer is offering.
The 500D is a very good camera for functionality and customisation, better than the 400D for example, but not as good as the 5D Mk2 - it all depends on how much you're willing to pay. Remember that lenses make a massive difference as well. You'll get a better picture out of a cheaper camera with a decent lens than you will out of a super-expensive camera with a rubbish lens.
You can find the best prices for one brand new here:
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/cat1.html
Or you can look on ebay to see if you can find one cheaper.